I Shop Amazon for a Living, and Here’s Everything I’m Buying From Its Huge Labor Day Sale

With a new season approaching, I have the urge to refresh my home, wardrobe, and beauty bag, and thankfully, Amazon has a huge sale happening right now. 

Amazon’s massive Labor Day sale is here with thousands of deals across every department, making it a great time to get everything you need for the season ahead for less. As Real Simple’s resident shopping expert, I know that now’s a great time to get items I need (like a new tube of my favorite mascara) and items I want (like trendy shoes). Huge sales like this only happen a few times a year, and this one will wrap up after the holiday weekend.

Editor-Loved Amazon Labor Day Sales

• L’Oréal Paris Lash Paradise Mascara, $10 (was $13)
• New Balance 515 V3 Sneaker, from $65 (was $75)
• 3M Small Hole Repair All-in-One Tool, $7 (was $9)
• Linda's Essentials Silicone Stove Gap Cover Set, $10 (was $15)
• Orange Floral Block Print Pillow Cover Set, $16 (was $17)
• Saodimallsu Long Cardigan Coat, $30 with coupons (was $42)
• OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover, $9 (was $11)

L'Oreal Paris Makeup Lash Paradise Mascara

Orig. $13 $10 at Amazon

I always take advantage of sales like this one to stock up on items that I tend to go through quickly. I’ve used this mascara with 56,000 five-star ratings every day for over seven years, and I still love it—and receive compliments galore when I use it. Its unique formula and brush give my light, fine lashes volume without huge clumps, and I like that it stays in place, but washes off easily in the shower.  

New Balance Women's 515 V3 Sneaker

$100 at Amazon

After several injuries, including a recent one, my podiatrist finally convinced me to invest in a pair of New Balance sneakers, raving about their support and roomy toe box. This one is doctor-approved, lightweight, and versatile thanks to its simple design. 

3M High Strength Small Hole Repair

Orig. $9 $8 at Amazon

If there’s one product that’s made a big difference in my life this year, it’s this $8 Amazon find. The three-in-one tool functions as a spackle applicator, putty knife, and sander, giving you everything you need to quickly repair wall holes created by nails, drills, screws, dents, and more. During my recent move, I repaired over 30 small holes in less than 30 minutes—no professional help required. 

Linda’s Essentials Silicone Stove Gap Covers

Orig. $15 $10 at Amazon

These stove gap covers are another recent purchase that I’ve been impressed by. This set comes in four colors and four sizes, allowing you to choose the best look and length for your oven. I selected the smallest white ones, which slid into place in seconds, giving me a fast solution for the big gaps in my kitchen that could trap food, potentially attracting pests. 

Sivirary Orange Floral Block Print Pillow Covers

Orig. $17 $16 at Amazon

Swapping out your pillow covers is an easy and affordable way to change the look of your room, and this pretty orange pair feels like fall to me. I’m excited to add these to my living room to bring in some warmth and interest to my beige couch. 

Saodimallsu Womens Long Cardigan

$45 at Amazon

I have a feeling that I’ll be reaching for this elegant “coatigan” (a coat-cardigan hybrid) every week this autumn. The open-front sweater will be the perfect jacket for crisp fall days, and the perfect indoor layer for cold winter days.

OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder

Orig. $11 $9 at Amazon

This powerful laundry booster has been my secret weapon for making items look new again, so I’m getting another tub while it’s marked down. I’ve used this stain remover for years, adding a scoop to almost every load of laundry and using it to spot treat stains on my couch and sneakers, and I’m not the only one. Over 10,000 shoppers got their own in the last month alone.